Berluti confirms new artistic director

09/04/2018
LVMH brand Berluti has confirmed that Belgian fashion designer Kris Van Assche is its new artistic director. He will be in charge of shoes, leathergoods, ready-to-wear and accessories collections.

Mr Van Assche replaces Haider Ackermann in the role, with his predecessor having lasted just 18 months.

Chief executive, Antoine Arnault, said Berluti would remember Haider Ackermann for “his feel for materials and colours”.

On accepting the new position, Kris Van Assche said: “I have always wanted to build bridges between the savoir-faire, the heritage of a house and my clear-cut contemporary vision. Antoine Arnault spoke to me of his ambitions for Berluti and it is with great pleasure that I accept this new challenge, which fits perfectly with my own will and vision.”